PhD by submitting Dissertation

Hi all,
I URGENTLY need info on Colleges / Institutes that can review my Professional Knowledge of 27 years and a Dissertation submitted on a current & relevant topic - and grant me a PhD in Engineering Management.
I've heard this is possible from known & recognized Higher Ed Institutes .... but my web-crawling over the past 3 days has not been very eventful :-(

Help !!!

 

Contact the UK and SA and Aussie universities? Maybe Union Institute and University?

 

Bassethorn is correct. Depending on whether cost is an issue, start with the South African schools first, especially UNISA. But don't be fooled into thinking that this is a quick or easy process. You can expect this degree to take AT LEAST 3 years and more likely closer to 5 years.

 

I don't see that specifically at UNISA. my Registration 2012

 

They have a doctoral program in Management and since it's a dissertation-only program the op can write the dis on a topic related to engineering management.

 

UNISA is a tough grind, and they have very high standards for the quality of work they require from their doctoral students. Totally worthwhile, but definitely not an easy route or a way to bypass traditional doctoral requirements.

 

I second that emotion. LOL/

 

He asked about a PhD. Are you referring to the Doctor of Commerce or the Doctor of Administration? I don't see any PhDs. It might not matter to the OP, but it might.

 

Either way is OK with me. If he wants to pay 1000% more money in order to get the preferred letters then I don't mind.

 

MDX has a D.Prof. that might interest you. It takes a lot of digging but MDX has a DL option.
DProf Professional Practice Business School
But MDX will not just give you a degree.

 

NO! This isn't possible at Union, nor was it ever.

In many countries, a Ph.D. by thesis is the accepted path, but this takes either 3 years of full-time study or 6 years of part-time study. Not exactly fitting the "URGENTLY" criterion the OP proffered.

 

No. You're wrong and out of your league. The poster "basselthorn" is incorrect, both regarding foreign universities and Union. As for the Ph.D by dissertation, it takes 3 years of full-time study or 6 years part-time. It isn't a sliding scale; it's "either/or." Get it right.

 

And MDX is?

 

Virtually, every university in the UK has a PhD by dissertation only. Many schools allow part time PhDs by research. Notice that these programs are not being advertised as distance learning but in many cases you can negotiate distance supervision provided that you are able to meet at least once.

However, these programs are not meant for professionals working full time in demanding jobs but for university faculty that needs to upgrade to a PhD for a better pay and research is already part of the jobs.

It sounds like the OP believes that this type of program would be a shortcut to a PhD because it doesn't have course work based on the comments. This is wrong, most of these programs are even more demanding than american PhDs and many require publications before graduation unlike many american schools that do not require these.

Also, this type of programs are expensive if you are not an european citizen, be ready to pay more than 10K british pounds a year during six years to get this degree as an international student.

The OP might be better of with a DBA that is more oriented towards working professionals. The difference is that the dissertation can be applied to the working environment and most do not require academic publications.

The OP can found many names for distance DBAs that are research only if he or she does a search in this forum. However, this type of DBAs require at least 5 years of part time work.

If the OP is looking for a "quickie", he or she better off take any of the online PhD from online schools that are structured enough and designed for the working professional that might still need at least 3 years. I know few people that completed the DM of UoP in 3 years that requires online course work and a dissertation.

 

Yes, I've seen the UNISA pages - but the process is not quite so clear. Can I submit a dissertation and if I qualify ..... be granted a PhD ?

 

For a job in academia - they insist on a PhD. Would D.Prof / DB qualify as equivalents ?

 

Point taken Steve .....thanks

 

Rich, you are learned and highly valued member of this board. I always read what you write because you generally know your stuff.

Request: Please remember to be kind. There is no benefit in starting more conflicts and rudness weakens your image. I would really appreciate your cooperation in this.

 

I think you don't understand the nature of the dissertation. You cannot just "drop" a dissertation and then expect a PhD. The process is lengthly and requires you to first defend a dissertation proposal, submit drafts of chapters, present at conferences, send the dissertation to examiners, defend, etc.
On average it would take 6 years part time but it might take even longer depending on the research.

Also, British, SA and Aussie doctorates require a research masters. If you have an MBA based on course work, you will not qualify for entry at most of the Universities and would need to do a M.Phil first or a B.Sc Honours first. This will add another year.

You also mentioned that you want the PhD to be a professor, are you sure that a UNISA PhD would meet your needs? Where are you planning to use this doctorate? Yes, most of the professor positions require a PhD but you cannot expect to get a teaching position at a major research american school with a UNISA PhD.